The0nlyAl The0nlyAl 07-01-2021 History contestada HALP MEH PLEESE!!!! (<---i know thats all misspelled, it was on purpose Why was the fact that George Washington was elected unanimously so important? It meant that he had voted for himself. It was unique, and it indicated how much respect and popularity he had gained. It paved the way for other unanimous elections. It meant that he would be president forever.